Hana Švébišová

Head of the Oncology Department at Šumperk Hospital, physician at the Oncology Clinic of the Olomouc University Hospital, and physician at the “You Are Not Alone” mobile hospice

MUDr. Hana Švébišová, Ph.D., is the head of the Oncology Department at Šumperk Hospital, a physician at the “You Are Not Alone” mobile hospice, and a physician at the Oncology Clinic of the Olomouc University Hospital. In her professional practice, she combines her experience in oncology with palliative medicine and has long been dedicated to caring for patients with advanced-stage cancer. She is convinced that modern oncology should emphasize not only the treatment of the disease but also the quality of life of patients; a sensitive approach to people at the end of life is crucial. She considers palliative care to be an important and integral part of the healthcare system. She actively participates in interdisciplinary collaboration between healthcare facilities and hospice care. In her work, she emphasizes that every patient is first and foremost a person with their own story, needs, and family, and that respect for these values is the foundation of good medicine and high-quality palliative care.